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Monday, May 29, 2017

Predators’ Uneven Play Gives Penguins Early Lead in Stanley Cup Finals

A dreadful start, followed by a valiant rally, and then a late fade resulted in a Pittsburgh victory in Game 1, even though Nashville controlled play through it all.

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

How a Candy Heir Sneaked Into Pro Hockey and Made His Name as a ‘Savage’

Nello Ferrara was being groomed to take the reins of a famed confectioner, but chose to cobble together a decade-long career with 19 minor league teams.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: What You’ll See in the Stanley Cup Finals

While the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to repeat as champs, the Nashville Predators are intent on their very first title.

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Friday, May 26, 2017

The Stanley Cup Favorite Penguins Aren’t Counting Their Chickens

Loaded with seasoned veterans, Pittsburgh, which is trying to repeat as N.H.L. champions, knows the margin of error in the final is razor thin.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Penguins 3, Senators 2 | Two overtimes | Pittsburgh wins series, 4-3: Penguins Top Senators in Overtime to Advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Chris Kunitz scored in the second overtime period of Game 7, sending Pittsburgh back to the finals for the second straight year.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Senators Shake Off Blowout Loss to Force Game 7

Facing elimination, Ottawa rebounded with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Monday, May 22, 2017

Predators 6, Ducks 3: Predators Advance to Their First Stanley Cup Final

Colton Sissons scored three times as Nashville eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6. Up next is the winner of the series between the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators.

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